How we cite our quotes: (line)
Quote #4
I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;
I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise. (7-8)
Do men actually try to do good deeds "freely," or do they feel forced to behave ethically? Do men actually act humble and reject extra praises from people in a "pure" way? If the answer to either of these questions is no, then the speaker's love might not be as free or pure as the lines first suggest.